Job Description:
We seek a highly motivated scientist to join the Human Disease Modeling and Mechanisms (HDMM) team within the Human Assay Technology at Vertex Pharmaceuticals. The successful candidate will perform in vitro assessments of candidate compounds in genetically engineered cellular models. An ideal candidate will have experience with cell culture, molecular biology techniques, and cell-based assays. The role will include working with numerous cell lines simultaneously so the candidate should be highly organized with a detailed oriented mindset. The applicant should be eager to learn new techniques needed to perform necessary experiments for the study. The applicant will be working closely with other scientists; excellent collaboration and communication skills are required.
Key responsibilities
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Perform all aspects of mammalian cell culture, including media and buffer preparation, culture initiation, scale-up, maintenance, imaging and cryopreservation of cells.
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Keep accurate, timely and reliable records including cell line inventory, notebooks, and all pertinent documentation.
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Perform various cellular and molecular biology techniques, including transfections, nucleic acid isolation and PCR.
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The selected candidate will assist with automation protocols to streamline high throughput cellular assays utilizing liquid handling instrumentations (e.g. Hamilton) so experience with automation technology is a plus.
- Cellular assays include flow cytometry–based and colorimetric/fluorescence detection assays. Experience in flow cytometry and detection instrumentation (e.g. PheraStar, Envision or similar) is ideal.
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Present data to research teams during team meetings.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum requirements:
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The candidate will have 2-3 years research experience in Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or Biochemistry, preferably with MS/PhD in the related field and a demonstrated record of productivity.
- Demonstrates good laboratory protocols of cell culture to maintain quality and adopt best aseptic practices to avoid culture contamination.
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Must be detail-oriented and highly organized.
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Ability to work collaboratively and effectively to meet deadlines.
- A desire to be a part of a highly innovative company with commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Pay Range:
$48-$52/hr
Requisition Disclaimer:
This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (“Vertex”). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third- party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements
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